Bed 6 Sweetcorn Bed

The Vegie Patch is a working display garden. The six bed crop rotation system is designed to fit into the average backyard. You can visit The Vegie Patch any time of the year at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (External Site)

Crop rotation means never growing the same thing nor its relatives in the same place two seasons in a row, as this can lead to pest and disease build up in the soil. By rotating crops, the pest or disease is deprived of its favourite host and serious infestations are avoided. As well different vegies have different nutrient requirements. Where possible green manure is sown after harvesting the tender vegies (autumn) and dug in winter to replenish nutrients and condition the soil. Sheep manure and compost are added when required.